Jovon Willesley Makama (born 1 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Norwich City.
Career
Lincoln City On 17 May 2021, Makama signed his first professional contract with Lincoln City. Following his season at Gainsborough Trinity he committed his long-term future to Lincoln. He made his Lincoln City debut against Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup on 9 August 2022. His first Lincoln goal was scored during his Brackley loan spell, playing against Barnsley in the EFL Trophy on 30 August 2022.
In October 2024, Makama committed his future to the Imps by signing a new three-year deal. Makama switched to a wide right position in March 2025, which saw him named EFL League One Player of the Month and EFL Young Player of the Month after scoring five goals and getting three assists, including his first professional hat-trick against Bristol Rovers. He missed the final five games of the season with a hamstring injury. He was voted the clubs Young Player of the Season following the final game of the season.
Loans On 11 August 2021, he joined Gainsborough Trinity on loan with Lincoln City teammate Hayden Cann for the season.
On 12 August 2022, Makama joined Brackley Town on loan for the season. He was recalled from his loan on 4 January 2023.
Norwich City An hour before the opening day of the 2025–26 season, Lincoln confirmed they had accepted a bid from an unnamed Championship club and he would be left out of the match day squad. On 4 August 2025, Makama joined Norwich City on a three-year contract with a two-year option for a fee of £1.2 million, which was a club record fee for Lincoln City. He made his debut on the opening day of the Championship season, coming off the bench in a 2–1 home defeat against Millwall. His first Norwich City goal was at home against Wrexham, scoring a consolation goal in a 3–2 home defeat. On 11 January 2026, Makama scored his first hat-trick for the club in a FA Cup third-round tie against Walsall at Carrow Road. He was nominated for the EFL Championship Player of the Month for December after scoring four times. In February, he limped off after the game against Blackburn Rovers, with head coach Philippe Clement confirming he broke a bone in his foot and will probably be out until the end of the season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLincoln City2022–23League One800010311212023–24League One3321020414032024–25League One3873311304511Total79943411029715Gainsborough Trinity (loan)2021–22Northern Premier League23800—10248Brackley Town (loan)2022–23National League North5000—0050Norwich City2025–26Championship28101320—31132026–27Championship310000—31Total31111320003414Career total13828566111216037
Honours Individual EFL League One Player of the Month: March 2025 EFL Young Player of the Month: March 2025
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